Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red…
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Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres
The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…
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Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls
A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester
A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…
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Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls
More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…
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Aberdeen couple named Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even…
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Idaho Falls non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments
Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…
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Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company
The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the…
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Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers
July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial…
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Missing Idaho woman’s body found in submerged car in Grand Teton National Park
The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Idaho Open Primaries initiative to appear on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.…
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Sale pending for former home of Chad Daybell
The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s…
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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday…
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Pocatello, Jackson stores among those to be sold in Albertson/Kroger merger
In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,…
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“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle
Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…
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Stay cool! What you need to know as temperatures reach triple digits
Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging…
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Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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New Idaho law imposes mandatory minimum sentence on fentanyl trafficking
This month, a new state law imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals caught possessing fentanyl takes…
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Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center
A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…
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New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…
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State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…
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Fireworks show back on for Shosone-Bannock Tribes Treaty Day
After canceling the fireworks show, Tribal leaders retracted their decision and will allow the fireworks show on July 3.…
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Massacre Rocks State Park to expand boat launch area
The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.…
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Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth
Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June…
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Bannock County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jason Malone was charged with 8 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was booked into Bannock County Jail on a $150,000…
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Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Idaho college students
A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.…
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Years after Idaho college students were stabbed to death, judge eyes 2025 trial for suspect
Associated Press It could be another year or more before a man accused in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students goes to…
Continue Reading Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people in Idaho should be able to access abortion in a medical emergency in Idaho, at least for…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a reversal foreshadowed by a prematurely posted opinion
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a reversal foreshadowed by a prematurely posted…
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Lightning-caused fire burns on INL land
A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property. …
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Surviving crop dusting pilot moved to Salt Lake facility
The pilot who survived the crop duster airplane crash last week with another crop duster, has been moved from a Pocatello hospital to a healthcare…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…
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Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a pregnant patient’s health is at…
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Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…
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Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon
A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…
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Teton Pass on track to reopen Friday
Traffic could be back on the road over the Teton Pass.…
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Getting a closer look at the work on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to work around the clock to get the pass open by the end of this…
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Boise man pleads guilty to firearms charges targeting Idaho’s power grid
A Boise man with white supremacist ties pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge stemming from his participation in a group that had discussed…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek
Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…
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“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled
While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…
Continue Reading Two crop dusters collide west of Arco airport, 1 pilot killed
Witnesses tell Local News 8 that two crop duster planes have collided near the Arco airport Thursday afternoon.…
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IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment
Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…
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Cancer camp celebrates 20-year anniversary
“To actually…see the difference you’re making is…
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Mormon crickets swarming parts of East Idaho
Mormon crickets are starting to appear on local…
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Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…
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Where you can celebrate Juneteenth in East Idaho
There are a couple of events taking place in our communities to celebrate the…
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Bears raid garbage in Idaho, prompting wildlife safety efforts
A black bear sow with two cubs has been getting access to unsecured residential garbage in the Greenhorn Gulch area in the Wood River Valley, causing…
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Judge permanently seals exhibits in Daybell case
Judge Steve Boyce has ordered 97 exhibits used in the Chad Daybell trial to remain sealed from the public. …
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Learn how to protect your plants from frost
“If you have a pot or a hanging basket, you can always take those…
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Black Bear spotted roaming in Bear Lake County
A young black bear was spotted Sunday evening June 17, 2024, in the small farming town of Lanark in Bear Lake County. Lanark is between Ovid and…
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Water curtailment: Will the governor intervene?
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce along with the Bonneville County Commissioner’s Office, are calling on Governor Brad Little to step in…
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Changes coming to Playmill Theatre
Roger and Heidi Merrill the owners and directors at the Playmill theater, visited today to tell us about changes…
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Rabid bat found in Lemhi County
A bat found in the yard of a residence in Lemhi County has been identified as having rabies.…
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Woman injured when ATV rolls down slope in Blaine County
A 67-year old woman is recovery after being seriously injured in an ATV rollover accident in Blaine County.…
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Biden’s Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six…
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Idaho Falls Airport conducts safety training
The Idaho Falls Airport conducted a safety drill on Saturday June 15. The drill allows emergency personnel to respond to the scenario of a…
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Beware of buying knock-off power tool batteries for Father’s Day
You need to be careful about buying cheaper brand and knock-off brand lithium-ion batteries for…
Continue Reading Idaho Dept. of Water Resources suspends curtailment well checks
The Idaho Department of Water Resources will stop inspections as a settlement is close to being finalized on the water right curtailment.…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelters deal with “Kitten Season”
The Idaho Falls area is home to many feral and outdoor cats, and every year local shelters deal with litters of young kittens who need homes. They…
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Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls Chamber ask Governor to intervene in water curtailment
The Bonneville County Commissioners are asking the Governor to intervene and stop a potential economic disaster because of the curtailment order.…
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Rexburg Pride ups security after protests last year
The Rexburg LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual pride celebration this Saturday. Local News 8 has learned at least one group of protesters…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
Continue Reading Farmers discuss curtailment on what can be done about it
Bonneville County farmers and state representatives met at the Melaleuca Conference Center Wednesday morning to see what can be done about this…
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Island Park man shoots grizzly charging his girlfriend
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged the man’s girlfriend in front of their home…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribe swear in new leadership
Today the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially swore in and seated a new Fort Hall Business Council (FHBC) in the Tribal Business Center Council…
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Teton Pass closure impacts tourism in Teton Valley
Even a few days after the collapse, the disaster is still sending shock waves throughout the Victor…
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2 rescued from boat fire at Mackay Reservoir
Two people were able to escape a boat that caught on fire at the Mackay Reservoir on Friday evening.…
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Two people were able to escape a boat that caught on fire at the Mackay Reservoir.…
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Temporary road to be built around Teton Pass slide
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is looking at building a temporary road around the slide area on the Teton Pass.…
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Motorcycle accident kills California man
Idaho State Police are investigating a motorcycle accident that killed a 62-year-old California man.…
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Fremont Co. deputies searching for missing man
The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for a missing man identified as Edgar Vera Aquino,…
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Governor Little comments on water curtailment negotiations
Governor Brad Little said two more groundwater districts became compliant on Thursday with an approved mitigation plan. He says it will give them…
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Idaho Governor signs executive order to strengthen foster care, child welfare system
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order Friday to remove barriers for foster families and better protect youth in the child welfare…
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Idaho free fishing day June 8
Saturday, June 8 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho’s waters open to…
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Lava Ridge Wind Project closer to being approved despite public disapproval
The Bureau of Land Management has released its final environmental review for the Lava Ridge wind project northeast of Twin Falls. …
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Remembering the Teton Dam collapse 48 years later
We are remembering the day lives were lost and thousand of people were affected from the Teton Dam collapse on June 5,…
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David Taylor and his high school sweetheart Suzie planned to be married June 6 on his grandparent’s wedding anniversary. However, when the dam broke,…
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Accident damages Fremont County emergency vehicle
An Incident in Fremont County is serving as a reminder for drivers to yield to emergency vehicles with their lights…
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Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Daniel Eismann dies at 77
The Hon. Daniel T. Eismann, former chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, died late Tuesday night at a Boise-area hospital. He was…
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‘The whole thing was beyond horrific’: Chad Daybell jurors reflect on triple murder trial
Six jurors in Chad Daybell’s murder trial shared their experiences after sentencing him to death over the…
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Teton County residents reminded to properly store attractants to reduce human-bear conflicts
Fish and Game staff have recently received multiple reports of a sow black bear with three yearlings getting into unsecured garbage in and around…
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Grizzly bear seen west of I-15 in Clark County
Trail camera footage provided to Fish and Game staff confirms the presence of a grizzly bear west of Interstate 15 in Game Management Unit (GMU) 59,…
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Chad Daybell trial: Jury determines death sentence for Daybell
Jurors are now being asked to decide if Daybell should receive the death sentence or life in…
Continue Reading Water Curtailment to Harm Idahoans
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) ordered the single largest curtailment of water use in the state’s history, ordering eastern Idaho…
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Idaho Power files 7.3% rate increase
The company said residential customers using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of about $7.48.…
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Rocky Mountain Power requests general rate increase of 26.8%
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate increase for Idaho customers. The request comes as the Idaho Public Utilities…
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Construction to begin on Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls
Crews will begin to work on the Pancheri Bridge on Monday, June 3. …
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Popular intersection to close next two weekends in Idaho Falls
Drivers need to be aware of a road closure this weekend in Idaho…
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The Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits Pocatello
A national journey celebrating the Catholic faith made it’s way through the streets of Pocatello Thursday May…
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Idaho Water Director issues curtailment order for 6 groundwater districts, includes eastern Idaho
In the ongoing Surface Water Coalition’s conjunctive administration delivery call, Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mathew Weaver…
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Jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and Vallow’s children
Jury deliberations continue Thursday morning in the Chad Daybell…
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BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls
Under the approved Plan of Operation, Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface…
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Idaho State Police Forensic Services achieves high national honors
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has recently been recognized with several prestigious awards and accolades, highlighting our forensic…
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FREE Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis Testing for the month of June
Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…
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Off-roaders encourage everyone to stay safe when traveling on Idaho backcountry
We are currently in the 100 deadliest days of summer, and while we are concerned about safety on the road, we need to be careful going off road as…
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Marsh Valley community pushes back against School consolidation plan
More than 100 people have signed a petition for a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the…
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Driver charged with DUI in crash killing 6 people
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney amends charges against a driver with DUI.…
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